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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.84, 564.42 and 360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.84, 564.42 and 360.70 is: 496.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.84 : 564.42 = 360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.84/564.42 = 360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.84x = 564.42 × 360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.84x = 203,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,586.29/409.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.75

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